March 11

Read Judges 1-3, then Pray Psalm 70. Jesus makes an appearance (see John 1:18) in Judges 2 and He has sobering words for the people. See 2:10…is this the fault of the new generation or the old?

March 12

Read Judges 4-5, then Pray Psalm 71. The story of Deborah and Barak show how God works through His people to accomplish His will. Note how chapter 5 ends as the result of their faith and obedience!

March 13

Read Judges 6-8, then Pray Psalm 72. The cycle swings back around to disobedience as Gideon is introduced. His fear and lack of trust are not examples of his greatness, but rather that God chooses to work through profoundly broken people.

March 14

Read Judges 9-12, then Pray Psalm 73. Note the cycle as it continues.

March 15

Read Judges 13-15, then Pray Psalm 74. Jesus shows up, intervening to bring about the birth of Samson. Is Samson a superhero with super strength or a lust-laden man whose sinfulness ultimately destroyed him? Yep. And yet, Jesus Himself saw to his birth and the Holy Spirit directly provided His power!